¶ … Technology can be used to enhance learning An oral presentation used to present information and teach individuals about a particular concept. Lecture is often used to convey critical information.

An investor presents his investment thesis and rational to an economics class. The investor, teaching the basics of Finance, provides the class with a copy of his lecture notes and slide

Video and websites provide visuals to better allow student to learn. Video conferencing can also be used to talk to multiple people in varying locations

Demonstration is the ability to show or prove the merits of a particular product, service, or idea. This allows students to better conceptualize material and its application

An investor presents his methodology to a finance class. He uses a sample annual report and step-by-step shows the class how he arrives at an investment decision. He provides an example of a bad company and a good company

The internet can be used in this particular instance. Yahoo Finance, or conference call can help students better visualize.

Learning Groups

A learning group is a collection of students learning a particular subject or concept together. A facilitator is usually involved and moderates group though processes. Learning groups allow students to draw on the experiences and knowledge of others to arrive at more informed conclusions

In an English class, a teacher asks groups to discuss the merits of gender within a particular book. The teacher divides the class up into groups of three and provides a particular aspect of gender inequality that will be discuses

Groups can use various YouTube to watch various arguments pertaining to the assignment. The teacher could also require the students to draw a particular concept on an app or tablet...

The guest speaker provides a unique perspective and is not normally involved in the daily activities of the class. The purpose of the guest speaker is to provide an alternative approach or opinion regarding a subject
During an English class, the teacher invites a published author who has over 5 years experience in the industry. The author arrives and explains her writing style and where she draws her inspiration from Technology such as eBooks can allow student to create and publish their own content cheaply and more efficiently. Online flashcards and quizzes can allow student to hone their English skills while not in the classroom. If the student is unable to make the class, video conferencing is available so the student can still reap the rewards of the professional writer

Role Play

Role-play allows students to assume a role that is often uncharacteristic for the individual. In this instance, the student changes behavior to assume a role.

During an English class, the teacher asks each student to play the role of a particular character. Together as a group, the student act their favorite scene within the novel. After the scene, students are asked to express how they believe the characters emotional state was within the novel.

Role-plays can be recorded and achieved for review at a later date. Contests involving the best scene or performance can be established. A blog posting of all the video submissions can be placed online with the votes tallied through online comments.

Debates

Debates are generally a discussion or interaction response to a particular subject. Debates often incorporate deductive reasoning. This forces the student to examine both the…